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Supply chain volatility leads to raw materials surcharge, Saertex reports
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Prices continue to increase for raw composite materials, consumables and auxiliary materials, as well as transport and energy costs, intensified by developments in Ukraine and the indirect effects of the pandemic.
BMW Group invests in Bcomp for high-performance natural fiber components
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Collaborative partnership in motorsport moves to the next level for the use of renewable raw materials for future vehicle model components, and joint R&D materials work for production vehicles is underway.
Binder Jetting Follows in Footsteps of Metal Injection Molding
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
For Smith Metal Products, additive manufacturing helps MIM customers finalize the design, but production opportunities are waiting.
BASF and Chinese Compounder Partner to Develop High-Quality Recycled Plastics Compounds
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Zhejiang REEF Technology to use BASF’ IrgaCycle sustainable additives in its recycled thermoplastic compound.
Cash Prizes for High School Skilled Trades Teachers, Programs
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
Harbor Freight Tools for Schools is awarding $1.25 million for 20 of the best public high school skilled trades instructors and their programs.
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Morf3D Partners With Siemens Advanta for Applied Digital Manufacturing Center
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
Digital planning for Long Beach factory will evolve into an ongoing technology development partnership between the two entities.
Colorants with Synthetic Leather Look for HDPE Blow Molded Packaging
| Plastics Technology
Ampacet’s Synthetic Leather color palette projects luxury look of leather.
Prices Rising for Most Volume Resins
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
With the possible exception of PVC, high energy and feedstock costs exacerbated by Russia’s war on Ukraine were leading resin prices higher.
German Companies Partner on Turnkey Wastewater Treatment Solutions
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
DMT GmbH und Co. KG and Mutag intend to create more efficient processes, save costs and pool resources to position themselves sustainably in the market for large orders.
FANUC Tabletop Robot Series Offers 10 Model Variations
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
These robots are known for their lightweight, tabletop size and ability to process or handle parts weighing up to 14 kg.
Suppliers Team to Run Tubing, 3D Filament at Medical Show
| Plastics Technology
At MD&M/Plastec West show in Anaheim, Conair to run extrusion line with technology partners Davis Standard and Zumbach Electronics.
Associated Toolmakers Moves to Larger Facility in Europe
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
The company is expanding in Europe and has taken premises in a 16,000 square foot facility in Cheshire.
Tabletop Robot Series Offers 10 Model Variations
Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop
These robots are known for their lightweight, tabletop size and ability to process or handle parts weighing up to 14 kg.
Empresas alemanas se alían para ofrecer tratamiento de aguas residuales llave en mano
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing México
DMT GmbH und Co. KG y Mutag tienen la intención de crear procesos más eficientes, ahorrar costos y unir recursos para posicionarse de manera sostenible en el mercado de grandes pedidos.
Industria automotriz presentó crecimientos en marzo
| Modern Machine Shop México
La producción y exportación de vehículos ligeros presentó incrementos en marzo de este año con relación al mismo mes de 2021.
Indexable Milling Cutters for Semi-Finishing of 3D Surfaces
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Tungaloy’s AddForceBarrel is said to provide greater engagement area between the cutting edge and workpiece compared to conventional ballnose end mills.
Avient presentó en Plastimagen su portafolio de materiales especializados
| Plastics Technology México
Avient destacó sus polímeros capaces de satisfacer las necesidades de sus clientes desde el concepto y diseño hasta su comercialización.
Additive Manufacturing to the Rescue — Again
Timothy W. Simpson | Modern Machine Shop
AM is the perfect candidate to solve production problems that began during the pandemic.
Chevalier presenta la serie de rectificadoras Smart-IV
| Modern Machine Shop México
La serie de máquinas rectificadoras Smart-IV, de Chevalier, se adaptan a múltiples industrias.
Con operación desde México, Ascend Performance Materials fortalece su presencia en la región
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
En entrevista con Plastics Technology México, Lourdes Álvarez, directora de Ascend Performance Materials para México, nos platicó sobre los avances en la estrategia de expansión de la compañía en la región.
Time to Take Welding in a Different Direction
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
With an in-house laser welding system, this mold builder increased its sales numbers by turning mold repair work around faster.
Valence Wichita Receives Lockheed Martin F-35 Approvals
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
New approvals expand Valence’s ability to support all Lockheed Martin programs.